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Nova Scotia

i have a 1068 wallace,if i only grow it to 300lbs is it any good to use my seeds next year.

9/3/2007 7:23:43 AM

western PA

Yes, It will still have the good genetics behind it. So cross it with something good.

9/3/2007 8:23:33 AM

Long Island,New York

kinda depends on why its only 300lbs? Did you do something wrong? Did mother nature do it? Soil issues? Time issues? Personally I would question a 1068 that only went 300lbs if my patch situation was fairly acceptable....but thats me.

9/3/2007 8:48:16 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Is it a 1068 or a 1068 offspring? Are you a newer grower and if so, where the heck did you get a 1068 from??

9/3/2007 5:15:09 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Thomas, I keep getting blank emails from you....try again or respond here....thanks!!

Glenn

9/3/2007 9:08:03 PM

Nova Scotia

i,m a first time grower with to clue.the plant i have said on the tag 1068 w.sorry about the emails ,email me at aussie65@eastlink.ca or call me at 1 902 745 0216.

9/3/2007 9:14:28 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Thanks Thomas, tried the email again but don't see any reply from you in your response.

Must be a 1068 related seed and not the original...would be interested to know what the seed package said...was it something like 1068 x ???? ....that would explain alot to many of us.

Another good example of knowing what you have or what you plant...especially when you trade.

G

9/3/2007 9:54:36 PM

Nova Scotia

i bought the plant not the seed the tag said 1068w.the guy buys the seed than sales the plants .everyone around where i live buy their plant from him.
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9/3/2007 10:00:18 PM

Eugene,OR

What did you pay for the plant? If it wasn't $500 or more, it wasn't a 1068 Wallace.

9/3/2007 11:43:02 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

What is his name and what does he charge you for a plant....interesting.....

9/4/2007 12:14:24 AM

Nova Scotia

30 dollars a plant and his name is bob he lives in brigdewater n.s.

9/4/2007 5:56:21 AM

southwest MO

Ive got a 1068 Wallace plant I'll sell you for $20!! Just kidding... Not really sure what you have there but buyer beware...

9/4/2007 12:37:59 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Thanks for clearing that up Thomas. I'd be happy to save you $30 by sending you seeds for next year....even better if you contact Jeff Reid from Waterville NS I'd bet that he'd be happy to share seeds with you as well.

Jeff is a very well respected grower who will be able to provide you with some very nice seeds from some pretty amazing pumpkins. His diary is at the link below and just click on the envelope for his email....good luck/Glenn

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2007&grower=25393&action=L

9/4/2007 1:57:59 PM

Nova Scotia

ty for your help it is hard starting out no one here will tell u anything.i would like have a few of your seeds if u wouldn,t mind.thanks for the contact info,.would u use any of these seeds again the plant might be good it could be just me.

9/4/2007 2:10:24 PM

Nova Scotia

if you like any seeds you are more then welcome to them if your ever in the valley drop in no secrets here i got 5 new growers now and there all starting to do well now the phone number is 902-538-1425
Jeff

9/4/2007 2:59:35 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

There you go Thomas...I knew Jeff would step up to the plate!!

I'd start the communication now and I bet via email or telephone conversations, Jeff will have you tuned up and ready to grow a monster next year.

Glenn

9/4/2007 4:54:56 PM

Nova Scotia

thank you guy i realy needed the help,i will give you a call soon. thank again

9/4/2007 5:13:53 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I love this place!!!!!!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

9/4/2007 6:29:29 PM

Rhode Island

selling plants? what the hell is next? lol

9/4/2007 7:04:26 PM

Somers, CT

Maybe we can sell growers.

9/5/2007 4:13:34 PM

Nova Scotia

i don,t know if u r making fun or not,but it,s hard when your starting out.

9/5/2007 9:54:21 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

aussie,
I don't think there making fun of you in anyway. Sept can be stressful on a pumpkin grower(as lot can go wrong). Some come here to relieve a little tension, I think.
It's common for new growers to get confused with pumpkin cross info.
Maybe your plant has the 1068 Wallace as a parent. If you are unclear on the parentage, you may want to request seeds from growers this fall. There should be some great genetics to be had. Good luck!

9/5/2007 10:21:22 PM

Nova Scotia

jeff has already said he give me some seeds,and by the looks of it he knows what he is doing.

9/6/2007 5:39:59 AM

Nekoosa, Wisconsin

What's wrong with selling plants? The guy that runs the Stoughton Weigh-off here in Wisconsin bought a thousand dollars worth of quality seeds from P&P seeds. He had somebody start them in a greenhouse and sold them for around $10 apiece at a local greenhouse. What a great way to get people to try an AG who normally wouldn't. I'm sure he took a loss on the deal, but hopefully stirred up a bit of interest for his weigh-off.

9/6/2007 5:21:47 PM

Bristol,RI,USA.

there is nothing wrong with a greenhouse selling ag plants it get people interested but selling plants with a tag that said wallace 1068 is a lie and not good for the sport it takes a way from the grower that puts his hart and soul into his patch and some one steals his idenity

calcubit

9/20/2007 11:54:54 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Aussie, I agree with Doug, I dont think anyone was making fun of you!! My comment was connected to the fact that Jeff R. had stepped up and offered you help, that is why I love this place, folks usually do step up and do the best they can. Peace, Wayne

9/20/2007 9:56:22 PM